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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameKona
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:こな
  • Katakanatip:コナ
  • English Syllablestip:ko-na (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ko-na (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kona
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Konon(このん)Click to speech このんKonan( こなん)Click to speech  こなんKonachan( こなちゃん)Click to speech  こなちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameKona

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 16 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Kona," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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心音- Kona -

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means "heart, mind, core."

Name ideas examples

  • Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.

  • Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.

  • Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.

  • Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.

  • Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.

  • Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.

means "sound, melody, tidings."

  • Sound - Vibrations of air and other substances perceived by the ear.

  • Tidings - News, messages, or correspondence from someone.

  • On-yomi - The Chinese-derived pronunciation of kanji characters; the Sino-Japanese reading.

  • Verse - A song or piece of music.

Name ideas examples

  • Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Tidings - Tidings carry news and connection, linking people across distance and time. May your child bring good tidings wherever they go, connecting hearts and spreading joy.

  • On-yomi - On-yomi (音読み) is the Chinese-derived reading, connecting to historical knowledge. May your child appreciate the connections between cultures and languages.

  • Verse - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

來那- Kona -

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means "come, future, since."

  • Come - To Approach; to arrive.

  • To Come - To arrive or come to a place.

  • Future - What is to come.

  • Since - From a point in time.

  • A Particle - Used in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.

Name ideas examples

  • Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and presence. May your child come to good places and welcome others.

  • To Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and the fulfillment of anticipated meeting. May your child come into their own, arriving at their destined place.

  • Future - Future - What is to come - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.

  • Since - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • A Particle - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

公那- Kona -

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means "public, fair, open."

Name ideas examples

  • Public - Being public represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be public, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Fair - Fair - Unbiased; just; impartial - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.

  • Duke - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Lord - A lord bears responsibility for those under their care. May your child accept responsibility and care for those who depend on them.

  • Minister - Ministers serve the greater good through governance and wisdom. May your child serve others in positions of trust and responsibility.

  • Respectful Term - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

子菜- Kona -

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means "child, boy, honorific."

  • Child - A Son or Daughter; offspring born to parents.

  • Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.

  • Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Feminine Suffix - Used in women's names.

  • Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.

  • Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.

  • Seed - Fruit; the egg of living creatures.

  • Small Thing - Something tiny or fine.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).

Name ideas examples

  • Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.

  • Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.

  • Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.

  • Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.

  • Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.

  • Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.

  • Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.

  • Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

  • Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.

means "vegetable, greens, dish."

Name ideas examples

  • Vegetable - Being vegetable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be vegetable, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Greens - Green represents growth, youth, and the fresh vitality of spring. May your child remain ever-growing and vital, fresh as green spring leaves.

  • Dish - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Cuisine - Cuisine - A style of cooking - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of cuisine throughout life.

小奈- Kona -

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means "small, trivial, young person."

Name ideas examples

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

  • Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.

  • Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

means "fruit tree, question particle."

  • Fruit Tree - A type of crab apple or apple-like tree.

  • Question Particle - An interrogative or rhetorical expression.

  • Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.

Name ideas examples

  • Fruit Tree - Fruit trees represent patient cultivation and sweet harvest. May your child cultivate and harvest sweetness.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Nashi - Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nashi throughout life.

小葵- Kona -

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means "small, trivial, young person."

Name ideas examples

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

  • Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.

  • Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

means "hollyhock, family crest."

  • Family Crest - One type of family emblem.

  • Aoi - The name of a plant from the family of Aoi plants.

Name ideas examples

  • Family Crest - Family Crest - One type of family emblem - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of family crest throughout life.

  • Aoi - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

湖奈- Kona -

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means "lake."

  • Lake - A large body of water surrounded by land, usually fresh water.

  • Dongting Lake - A large lake in China, located in the middle of the Yangtze River basin.

Name ideas examples

  • Lake - Lakes represent tranquility, depth, and reflective wisdom. Their still waters mirror the sky while holding hidden depths. May your child possess the lake's serene surface and profound depths of character.

  • Dongting Lake - The great Dongting Lake represents vast expanse, legendary beauty, and poetic inspiration. May your child possess vast, inspiring presence.

means "fruit tree, question particle."

  • Fruit Tree - A type of crab apple or apple-like tree.

  • Question Particle - An interrogative or rhetorical expression.

  • Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.

Name ideas examples

  • Fruit Tree - Fruit trees represent patient cultivation and sweet harvest. May your child cultivate and harvest sweetness.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Nashi - Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nashi throughout life.

湖那- Kona -

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means "lake."

  • Lake - A large body of water surrounded by land, usually fresh water.

  • Dongting Lake - A large lake in China, located in the middle of the Yangtze River basin.

Name ideas examples

  • Lake - Lakes represent tranquility, depth, and reflective wisdom. Their still waters mirror the sky while holding hidden depths. May your child possess the lake's serene surface and profound depths of character.

  • Dongting Lake - The great Dongting Lake represents vast expanse, legendary beauty, and poetic inspiration. May your child possess vast, inspiring presence.

means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

瑚南- Kona -

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means "ritual vessel, coral."

  • Ritual Vessel - A name for ceremonial objects.

  • Coral - The calcareous remains of coral organisms in the sea, used for decoration.

Name ideas examples

  • Ritual Vessel - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Coral - Being coral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be coral, letting this quality guide their path.

means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

瑚夏- Kona -

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means "ritual vessel, coral."

  • Ritual Vessel - A name for ceremonial objects.

  • Coral - The calcareous remains of coral organisms in the sea, used for decoration.

Name ideas examples

  • Ritual Vessel - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Coral - Being coral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be coral, letting this quality guide their path.

means "summer, grand, xia dynasty."

  • Summer - One of the four seasons; from the start of summer to the start of autumn; around June to August.

  • Grand - Large; flourishing; prosperous.

  • Xia Dynasty - The name of the oldest legendary dynasty in China.

Name ideas examples

  • Summer - Summer (夏) represents vitality, growth at its peak, and the fullness of life's energy. May your child embody summer's vibrant energy, living life at its fullest and brightest.

  • Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.

  • Xia Dynasty - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.

瑚梛- Kona -

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means "ritual vessel, coral."

  • Ritual Vessel - A name for ceremonial objects.

  • Coral - The calcareous remains of coral organisms in the sea, used for decoration.

Name ideas examples

  • Ritual Vessel - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Coral - Being coral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be coral, letting this quality guide their path.

means "nagi, tree."

  • Nagi - An evergreen tree of the Podocarpaceae family.

  • Tree - A type of coniferous tree.

Name ideas examples

  • Nagi - The nagi tree, sacred in Shinto, represents calm seas, protection, and conjugal harmony. May your child know calm and harmony.

  • Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.

瑚楠- Kona -

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means "ritual vessel, coral."

  • Ritual Vessel - A name for ceremonial objects.

  • Coral - The calcareous remains of coral organisms in the sea, used for decoration.

Name ideas examples

  • Ritual Vessel - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Coral - Being coral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be coral, letting this quality guide their path.

means "camphor tree, kusunoki."

  • Camphor Tree - An evergreen tree with aromatic wood.

  • Kusunoki - A large, long-lived tree.

  • Purity - Representing purity and innocence.

  • Strength - Symbolizing strength and resilience.

Name ideas examples

  • Camphor Tree - The camphor tree symbolizes longevity, protection, and aromatic virtue. May your child live long with protective presence.

  • Kusunoki - The kusunoki (camphor) represents longevity, grand presence, and protective spirit. May your child live long with grand presence.

  • Purity - Purity - Representing purity and innocence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of purity throughout life.

  • Strength - Strength includes not just physical power, but the inner fortitude to endure and persevere. May your child have strength of body, mind, and spirit to face all of life's challenges.

瑚渚- Kona -

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means "ritual vessel, coral."

  • Ritual Vessel - A name for ceremonial objects.

  • Coral - The calcareous remains of coral organisms in the sea, used for decoration.

Name ideas examples

  • Ritual Vessel - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Coral - Being coral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be coral, letting this quality guide their path.

means "shore, beach, sandbank."

  • Shore - The Water's Edge; the beach where waves meet land.

  • Beach - The sandy or pebbly shore along water.

  • Sandbank - A small island formed in rivers or lakes.

  • Water's Edge - The edge of a body of water, such as a river or lake.

  • Waves - The ripples and waves created by the wind or other forces on the surface of a body of water.

Name ideas examples

  • Shore - Shores represent meeting points, transitions, and the edge between worlds. May your child navigate the shores between different aspects of life.

  • Beach - The beach represents the meeting of elements, transition zones, and relaxing shores. May your child navigate transitions peacefully.

  • Sandbank - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

  • Water's Edge - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Waves - Waves symbolize momentum, the rhythm of life, and the power of continuous effort. May your child ride life's waves with skill, turning challenges into forward momentum.

瑚那- Kona -

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means "ritual vessel, coral."

  • Ritual Vessel - A name for ceremonial objects.

  • Coral - The calcareous remains of coral organisms in the sea, used for decoration.

Name ideas examples

  • Ritual Vessel - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Coral - Being coral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be coral, letting this quality guide their path.

means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

胡菜- Kona -

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means "barbarian, random, what."

  • Barbarian - Ancient northern or western peoples of China.

  • Random - Haphazard; careless.

  • What - A question word expressing doubt.

  • Ebisu - An ancient ethnic group living in the north and west of China.

  • Longevity - Long life.

Name ideas examples

  • Barbarian - Barbarian represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the barbarian's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Random - Random - Haphazard; careless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of random throughout life.

  • What - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

  • Ebisu - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.

  • Longevity - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

means "vegetable, greens, dish."

Name ideas examples

  • Vegetable - Being vegetable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be vegetable, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Greens - Green represents growth, youth, and the fresh vitality of spring. May your child remain ever-growing and vital, fresh as green spring leaves.

  • Dish - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Cuisine - Cuisine - A style of cooking - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of cuisine throughout life.

瑚々梛- Kona -

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means "ritual vessel, coral."

  • Ritual Vessel - A name for ceremonial objects.

  • Coral - The calcareous remains of coral organisms in the sea, used for decoration.

Name ideas examples

  • Ritual Vessel - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Coral - Being coral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be coral, letting this quality guide their path.

means "a repetition kanji or ideographic iteration mark."

means "nagi, tree."

  • Nagi - An evergreen tree of the Podocarpaceae family.

  • Tree - A type of coniferous tree.

Name ideas examples

  • Nagi - The nagi tree, sacred in Shinto, represents calm seas, protection, and conjugal harmony. May your child know calm and harmony.

  • Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.

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